SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

So, 2 nights ago I decided to give the telescope a go again do to the lull in business, and having almost caught up in rest.
I now realize computers do rust. And Atik camera's get really finicky and stubborn when not used regularly. Had a devil of a time.
Most of my regular programs reliably fired right up. But the Infinity kept hiding. And kept hiding, and even though disconnecting and reconnecting the USB and power cables, multiple shut down and restarts, trying Atiks Artimus hsc Debug Tool, something finally woke the F up, and the camera connected finally. Such nonsense.
Finally, able to forge ahead, the alignment went smooth and was impressive how it brought the alignment stars close to my crosshairs centering. Made that part easier.
Muh, Ha, Ha, Stellarium gave me targets, and first choice was the Wizard Nebula. Centered up and began shooting. Even though a bit weak in resolution, I could see good data was collecting.
I established my usual file folder titled the date and stored away a 5 image, 120s capture (600s, or 10 minutes of imaging).
Then I dozed off... When I woke up I was way in at nearly 35-2 minute images, 4200 seconds of images (70 minutes). So I saved the file figuring it gave me something to work with anyway.
OK, enough of poking the Wizard in the eye, I went looking for something else. Muh-HA, the Triangulum was rising. Next victim.
So I collected 5-120s images after centering. Again, 600 seconds or 10 minutes.
Back on 08-02-18 I had a couple of others, but the Fireworks Galaxy was too noisy. So I opted to not waste your eyeballs on that turd.
So here's 3 to see, such as they are...

Back in the Vixen Saddle again.

8-2-18 Filamentary Nebula 120s 45 (5400s)

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9-7-18 Wizard Nebula 120s 35 (4200s)

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9-7-18 Triangulum Galaxy 120s 5 (600s)

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stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Murphy's law , anything that'll happen will happen. ZWO cameras act the same way, try everything and then after hours of trying this and that "VIOLA" a miracle. Awesome images Sonny , glad you got going.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Thanks Ronnie.
Yep, things have slowed in the SIL's business somewhat. So I'm getting back to the back yard, and just in time for the New Moon.

Baton down your hatches, a big blow is bearing down on you, sounds like.

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Wonderful shots, Sonny! It's good to see you're getting some time with your telescope.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Thank You, CathyAnn.

Yep, finally stay awake past 8 PM.

It was a short lull though.
Business came back hectic today.
Got up at 3:20 AM, got a little respit during the day, but hit the deck running this afternoon, and finally just got home at neigh 2 AM.
It's amazing how empty the streets are in the wee hours...

Albuqshutterbug Loc: Albuquerque NM

Nice Shots Sunny.
I am also glad you were able to get a little bit of "up time".
All work and no play.
Here's hoping everyone of our group is handling or got the heck out of the way of this storm.
Keep looking for something from Ed but he might have his hands full..
Jim

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Thanks Jim!
Yep, and more the other night. My mount is doing bullseyes right now. I don't know why. But it is finally acting like it should.

I think Ed's hands right now are full of buckets. He mentions 18" of rain over here in Karno's thread. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-551155-1.html#9403973